University of Manchester 2021-2022 Scholarships for Masters Students (Uk)

The University of Manchester offers up to four scholarships for selected master’s courses to applicants from Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania. every year.

We offer two types of scholarship:

• One-year, full-time, on-campus master’s
• Part-time distance learning master’s (three to five years’ duration)

• Table of Content
• About University of Manchester
• University of Manchester Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Masters Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Manchester Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Manchester Masters Scholarships

Application Deadline	31 Aug 2020
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	University of Manchester
Type	Masters
Sponsor	University of Manchester
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Manchester Masters Scholarships

The scholarships cover full tuition fees, return international air fares and living expenses

Requirements for University of Manchester Masters Scholarships Qualification

The master’s scholarships are aimed at talented applicants, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To apply for a scholarship, you must:

• have at least two years’ relevant post-graduation work experience (this does not include unpaid internships or voluntary work);
• hold a first or upper second class (or the equivalent) undergraduate degree;
• be a resident citizen of Uganda and have not previously studied outside Africa;
• be committed to returning home and able to demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact on the future of Uganda;
• have a clear idea how studying in Manchester will benefit both your career and the wider community.

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in the English language. In most cases you will need one of the following, as a minimum, to satisfy the general English language criteria and go through to the final selection round.

• English grade of 4 in UCE (Uganda Certificate of Education)
• IELTS score of 6.5 (with no sub-test less than 5.5)
• BT TOEFL: overall score of at least 90, with no sub-test below 22

Have a look at the full list of available courses above to check the specific requirements.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Manchester on www.smartsurvey.co.uk to apply

Applications should be submitted online via SmartSurvey.

Applications for September 2021 entry will close on 31 August 2020. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

To apply you will need:

• Degree certificates and transcripts, showing subjects taken and grades achieved. (Temporary copies or certificates of graduation will suffice for this application)
• Evidence of your English Language ability (if you already have it), you will need one of the following as a minimum: IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in writing) or TOEFL: score of 90 (with no sub-test below 22)
• An English Language certificate is not required at the time of application. If you are shortlisted for the scholarship, you will be asked to take the IELTS or TOEFL test.
• Two up to date signed references. References must be on letter headed paper and addressed to ‘Equity and Merit Scholarships at The University of Manchester’. They do not need to be sent confidentially and there is no fixed format.

For more details. visit University of Manchester website.

Important Notes: Note that there is a clear separation between the process of awarding the scholarships and our admissions procedure. Scholarships are awarded entirely on merit. It is not necessary to have an academic offer of admission to apply for the scholarship. There is no advantage or disadvantage in having an academic offer. If you are selected for the scholarship you will be automatically admitted for the course of your choice.